Despite graduation losses, Jackman believes program built for continued success As Litchfield prepares to kick off the 2024 football season Friday, there’s a sense of anticipation around the program. Dragons coach Jim Jackman is entering this season with a blend of optimism and realism.
We’re less than 100 days away from a presidential election that many Americans consider the most consequential of their lifetimes. So, it’s hardly surprising that most of the attention in the run-up to November is focused there. But I’m here today to make a plea: Pay attention to congressional and legislative contests, too.
Two Litchfield High School students participated in All-State Choir July 30-Aug. 3 at St.
With the start of a new school year next week, work outside of Litchfield High School continues at a rapid pace. Crews have been reconstructing the south parking lot and bus entrance at the high school-middle school complex, in addition to building eight new tennis courts.
NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Thriving Thursday ends the season with Flannel Plaid 6 p.m., with a tribute to EMS and law enforcement.
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’SBIRTHDAY(08/29/24). Grab a career break this year.
Young team has shown potential during early practices A new season brings transition for the Litchfield girls swimming and diving team. The Dragons lost the majority of their top swimmers to graduation and two-thirds of the coaching staff is new this year.
1862 — On Sunday, Aug. 17, 1862, in Acton Township, near Grove City, four Sioux Indians from Rice Creek were out hunting for food. They massacred a family in the area and started the Sioux Uprising. Soon, there were 240 settlers assembled inside the Forest City stockade for protection, waiting for the Indians to attack them. They knew they needed more help and they decided someone should ride to the State Capitol in St. Paul with a letter to the governor asking for help. The Capitol was 100 miles or more on horseback through Indian country. Fifty-nineyear- old Jesse Branham Sr., father of the man who would Litchfield’s first “mayor” (council president), was the only person to volunteer. Looking like an Amish Santa Claus, Branham didn’t look the part of a “pony express” rider or hero. But his stern face showed that he wasn’t one to be messed with. At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1862, he took off on his famous ride and he made it to the governor, who sent help.
“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 It is August. We are letting go of summer. God’s creation is changing seasons.